Discussion Post I
Lifelong learning involves a commitment to remain current within a rapidly changing, increasingly complex, and technologically reliant healthcare world.
i. Why is it important for nurses to commit to lifelong learning in relation to patients, organizations, and self?
ii. How can organizations such as Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) assist nurses in their lifelong learning journey?
Discussion Post II
The media portray many images of nursing, some favorable and some unfavorable.
i. Does media portrayal of nursing affect how patients perceive nurses as authority figures? Why or why not? Think about nursing stereotypes and discuss the ways you can influence the public image of nursing.
ii. Discuss the various roles nurses can play that support the real image of nursing. Think about community health care and preventive services for all, but especially the underserved.
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.